Week Two Module

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Week Two Module: Sunday, March 20 - Saturday, March 26
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Assignments and Discussion Posts due by Saturday, March 26

RI Unit of Study assignment:
  • Assignment: Complete the Standards Activity Worksheet posted below (a different Google doc linked in the table below) for ONE of the standards of your unit.You may have more than one standard in your Unit. Choose only ONE standard to analyze, preferably the most important standard which you will also use to create assessments to measure students' learning later in this course.
    Make sure you look at the
    StandardsActivitySample.pdf
    .
When the assignment is complete, save the document as a PDF and post the completed worksheet to your personal website.

See the directions below about saving a Google Doc into different formats.

Saving a Google Doc as a PDF
When viewing a Google Docs Document click Download as from the File menu, and select a format.
The available formats for documents are: HTML, RTF, Word, Open Office, PDF, Text file
Save your Google Doc as a PDF on your computer and then upload the PDF to your personal website.

Personal Standards Activity Worksheet - Google Doc Link
Susanne
 Michelle
 Donna
Rochelle Larghi
 Holly St Pierre
 Susan Rose
Pamela Riel
 John Zolli
 Nicole DeMarzo
Cheryl Tavares
Julie Driscoll
Carol Mennucci
 Kimberly Lebrun-Steinberg
Kerry Pomfret
David Nelson
 Kristen McCarthy
 Melissa Polofsky
Caroline Fletcher
 David Bergeron
 Don Cowart

Katherine Bellows
 Norma Cole
* Made the design to the right using a free program called Tagul. Still getting the hang of it but can you imagine the possibilities? Vocabulary lessons, key research words, unit overview, etc. Hover over and click the words for links to Google to begin the search.

  • Assignment: Complete the following sections of the Unit of Study using the link on the Unit of Study Page Template page: GLEs or GSEs, Notes, Clarifications and prerequisites regarding standards, and Additional Learner Outcomes.

Technology assignments:
  • Assignment: You Tube is blocked at most public schools yet You Tube is a valuable resource. Search You Tube to locate a video that would help students better understand a concept you are trying to teach (a video that supports your Unit of Study would be better!). Use a file converter website listed below to convert the identified YouTube video so that you can play the video at school. Post the converted video to your personal website.
anisunglass.gifDirections to embed a video on your website.

Converters
Keepvid is great. You just put in the URL and download
HDDownloader works the same way and requires a plug in
http://www.youconvertit.com/ConvertFiles.aspx. a favorite because it converts files, downloads videos and emails large files.
ZamZar Similar to YouConvertIt. Converts and transfers every type of file possible. Tutorial link and / or video below:

  • Assignment: Thinkfinity, supported by the Verizon Foundation, offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources created by Thinkfinity content partners – the most respected organizations in each academic subject and literacy. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and are aligned with state standards. There is something for every content area and grade level!
  1. Open a web browser and go to the Thinkfinity site www.thinkfinity.org
  2. Take the tour of Thinkfinity, located on the right side of the screen (New to Thinkfinity? tab) posted on their website homepage.
  3. Using the resources available on Thinkfinity, complete the Homepage Scavenger Hunt (posted below).
  4. Upload the completed worksheet to your personal website.
Homepage_Scavenger_Hunt.doc


Discussion Forum Posts:
  • Discussion forum 3: You have completed the Standards Activity worksheet (above) and posted it to your personal website. What are the instructional implications that result from the change in the GLE / GSE you are addressing in your Unit of Study? Post your findings to the discussion forum.
  • Discussion forum 4: List two resources from Thinkfinity and two video links from Teacher Tube OR You Tube that will support your Unit of Study OR a future class lesson. Explain how you will use each of these resources with your students. Provide descriptions and direct links in your post so others can benefit from the resources you found.